The Gates of Hell trilogy is an interesting little nugget. This truly is one in theme and feel as the movies, while not directly connected, feel related to one another. Some of that is in the thematics, but I'm sure a lot has to do with Lucio Fulci as well. its interesting as these just started basically with Fulci wanting to continue exploring an idea with a film he just finished. I do wonder if this was always meant to stop at three movies, or did he just never get the opportunity to return to this well. He did return to do Zombi 3/Zombie Flesh Eaters 2, even if he wound up not finishing the film. I do like the Gates of Hell Trilogy and it comes in the middle of the heart of Fulci's best work. Aside from this Trilogy, his quality straight horror and non-giallo work would probably only latch Zombi 2/Zombie/Zombie Flesh Eaters, New York Ripper and Cat in the Brain to the list. Yeah, Zombi 3/Zombie Flesh Eaters 2 is a hoot, but I'm not going to call it anything great.
